The ‘forgotten’ US shootdown of Iranian airliner Flight 655­

The ‘forgotten’ US shootdown of Iranian airliner Flight 655­

Today marks twenty-nine years since the shootdown by the USS Vincennes of Iran Air flight 655, which killed all of the plane’s 290 civilian passengers. This shootdown of a civilian airliner by a US naval ship occurred on July 3, 1988, toward the end of the eight-year Iran-Iraq War.

Thursday, July 04, 2019 12:20

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Iran commemorates National Day of Persian Gulf, Iran FM Honors the occasion

Iran commemorates National Day of Persian Gulf, Iran FM Honors the occasion

Every year, Iranians observe the Persian Gulf Day on the 10th of Ordibehesht, the second month on the Persian calendar, which usually falls on April 30.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 02:14

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Iranians mark historic US failure in Tabas Desert

Iranians mark historic US failure in Tabas Desert

Iran has marked the 39th anniversary of a failed US military operation in the central Tabas Desert that was launched in an attempt to release former US embassy staff held in Tehran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:35

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IRGC navy commander says Iran may close Hormuz Strait if not able to use it

IRGC navy commander says Iran may close Hormuz Strait if not able to use it

The top commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Navy says the Strait of Hormuz is an international maritime passage, warning that Iran may close the strategic waterway if prevented from using it.

Monday, April 22, 2019 04:41

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Iran displays latest achievements in defense sector

Iran displays latest achievements in defense sector

Iran has recently celebrated its National Army Day with large-scale military parades across the country, showcasing its latest achievements in the defense sector. Units of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force and Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base took part in the nationwide parades on Thursday.

Monday, April 22, 2019 10:55

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Imam Khomeini called for nation`s military preparedness

Imam Khomeini called for nation's military preparedness

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, announced National Military Day just two months after the victory of Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Monday, April 15, 2019 01:09

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Leader says Iran not seeking to start war with any country

Leader says Iran not seeking to start war with any country

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is not seeking war with any country, but the Armed Forces should develop their capabilities to deter any potential aggressor.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 03:33

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`It`s the Persian Gulf,` Iran Foreign Minister mocks US

'It's the Persian Gulf,' Iran Foreign Minister mocks US

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif took to Twitter on Thursday to slam the US navy for using the fictitious name of "the Arabian Gulf" to refer to the Persian Gulf. The top Iranian diplomat also said that the US 'doesn't know what it's doing in our backyard'

Friday, August 03, 2018 01:06

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